Recommended Books for Health Issues

Note:  The risk of HIV and AIDS often comes to mind when someone announces that they are gay.  HIV and AIDS are not “gay” diseases.  They should be a concern to all people, not only to gay and lesbian individuals.  However, there are many other health concerns including other sexually transmitted diseases, lesbian health issues, etc., that you may want information on.  Since the field of medicine is progressing so rapidly these days, we purposely have not included any books in the list below which would most likely become outdated within a year or two.  For specific health concerns, please consult your physician or check a bookstore and/or the Internet for the latest information available.

Recommended Books:

• My Own Country, A Doctor’s Story (by Abraham Verghese)
• The Walking Wounded (by Beverly Barbo)

Books for Children:

• Gay-Themed Picture Books for Children
  Picture books for children about the experience of knowing or having a LGBTQ parent, family member or friend.

Also, Be Sure to Check . . .

• Our “Lending Library” & How To Find Recommended Books On Your Own
• Our Community page for local supportive professionals and organizations
• Our Resources page for links to national and Internet resources and organizations.